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Definition of glaring

glaring

/ˈɡlɛr.ɪŋ/
glar · ing
Adverb:glaringly
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• adjective

1

Highly obvious, conspicuous, or unmistakable, especially of a fault, error, or omission.

Example

"The auditor immediately noticed several glaring discrepancies in the company's financial statements."

2

Shining with a harsh, dazzling, or uncomfortably bright light.

Example

"She pulled down the visor to shield her eyes from the glaring midday sun."

3

Staring fiercely, angrily, or with hostility.

Example

"The referee ignored the glaring expressions of the frustrated players on the bench."

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• Rhymes for glaring

• Nearby Words

gland
glandular
glare
glaring
glaringly
glasgow
glass

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English verb 'glaren' (to shine brightly or stare fiercely), from a Low German or Middle Dutch root meaning 'to gleam' or 'to glow'. The figurative sense of 'conspicuously obvious' emerged in the late 17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glaring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glaring
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